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Best Tent Camping near Grandview, MO

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Tent campers near Grandview, Missouri can find several established campgrounds within driving distance, including Woodridge Park in Berryton, Kansas. This free campground offers both drive-in sites in a gravel loop area and more secluded hike-in primitive sites along a 4.5-mile trail. Tent Sites at Milo Farm provides another option with 22 reservable walk-in tent sites, though limited amenities are available. Hillsdale State Park's Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground, located near Paola, Kansas, offers more developed facilities with electric hookups and shower access.

Woodridge Park provides the most robust tent camping experience with potable drinking water and vault toilets that visitors describe as "basic but clean." The main camping area features picnic tables and established fire rings, while primitive sites along the trail offer more seclusion. No reservations are accepted, making this a first-come, first-served destination. The terrain varies from the flat gravel parking area to more rugged walk-in sites scattered through wooded areas. Some primitive sites sit directly on the lakeshore, offering scenic water views. Visitors should note that trail conditions can become very muddy after rain, potentially making access to primitive sites challenging.

The primitive tent sites at Woodridge Park are notably private and spread apart along the trail system. According to reviews, "even if every spot is full, you still feel secluded." Tent campers appreciate the variety of camping locations, from the convenience of car camping in the main area to more remote sites that require a short hike. One camper noted that "there are 15 primitive sites along the trail, but it's highly suggested that you explore off the trail" to find additional established spots or create your own. Weekend visitors frequently report minimal crowds except during holiday periods, making this an ideal location for tent campers seeking quieter experiences. The surrounding trail network provides hiking opportunities directly from camp, with routes varying from easy to moderate difficulty.

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447 Reviews of 5 Grandview Campgrounds

  • Leni K.
    Apr. 7, 2024

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Relaxing Car/Tent Camping Spot

    Pros Off-season was quiet Open bathrooms were nice and well kept. Easy access to trails Lots of wildlife, vultures, deer, etc. Well marked and plenty of them spots Marina was a quick bike ride away and had a lot to offer during the season. Primate loops had some good spacing and tree cover, along with views of the lake. Inner loops not so much Potable water available year round. Was drinkable.

    Cons Signs marked closed bathrooms but not the closest open bathrooms. One per campsite was still open with heat and electric. Weirdly all vaults were closed Office and hosts were unavailable so we had to leave for Casey's for firewood. While before the season, someone told us it's typically impossible to get firewood because the office is usually closed. Signs to the entrance to park and n avigation were pretty small, impossible to read at night, not lit. Electric parking pass only issued one day pass at a time. Would do the paper pass across the parking lot next time. Spacing is definitely a bit crowded for tent camping privacy this time of year. Will be curious to see how it feels in the summer/fall.

  • Leni K.
    May. 24, 2021

    Weston Bend State Park Campground

    Okay Campground for Tenting

    Campground is great overall, with a walkable trail just past the showers, clean restrooms and easy to access sites. There are only 3 basic tent sites, making it hard to nab. #4 had a decent amount of privacy, however most other electric sites do not. As an electric site, there was not a lot of ground space for tents, we settled on gravel with reflectix to buffer the ground. Check in was easy, and in walking distance. Site was pretty noisy, even after hours, a few kids running around with speakers on blast definitely were less than optimal.

  • Freya
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Quail Run Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Relaxing place to camp and enjoy nature

    All in all I really enjoyed tent camping at one of the primitive sites! My dad and I used two separate tents, each of which are six person tents, and it was easy to fit both on the campsite. I didn’t love the fire ring because the wall was pretty high and the grill part didn’t have adjustable height so that limited the height of the fire we could build when we wanted to cook over it. The nearby vault toilet was just OK, it was about as clean as a vault toilet could be but there was no way to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands nearby. The shower house with flush toilets, which was a little further away, was clean but didn’t have any hand soap, it only had hand sanitizer which was a disappointment.

    Those were really the only drawbacks to this campsite though! Everything else was lovely. I liked that there was a small camp store nearby with firewood for purchase during operating hours. The scenery was very nice and even though there were a lot of RVs in their section of the campground, I didn’t hear any noise coming from their air-conditioning thanks to the distance between that section and the primitive section.

    Being almost completely surrounded by the lake was so serene and we got to hear and see a lot of wildlife. The only other thing to know about this spot on the campground is that if you’re going to the primitive sites, you will have to park nearby and then walk the rest of the way with your gear. At the site I was in that was only a couple of yards but other ones were further away.

    Also, a note about spiders: there were way more than I’ve ever seen while camping before, so if large amounts of them bother you I suggest you not camp here in October! Most of them were small, but seeing them so often was still kind of gross. Such is life when camping though!

  • Jordan B.
    Jun. 7, 2020

    Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake

    Peaceful near KC

    I car camped here for one night early this spring and will definitely come here again. There was a big RV parked next to me, some other car campers, and then a group of tent campers. The sites are right on the lake and the vault toilet was clean. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and they are spaced out nicely. There was a decent amount of traffic to and from the floating boat dock but it still wasn’t too noisy.

  • T
    Jul. 9, 2023

    Prairie Clover Campground — Clinton State Park

    Easy Camping, For Our First Time

    It was busy and noisy up until quiet hours, super family friendly, the camp sites are quite large and spread apart. The showers & bathrooms were nice! Many spots to choose from, we were lucky to grab one with tree cover making it feel like we were really out in nature. Lovely park and campground.

  • J
    Jul. 15, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    One of the best!

    We camped here in June 2020.  We had a nice RV site with electric.  The best part is the view of and access to the lake! So beautiful and relaxing.  We had a nice gravel site with fire ring and picnic table. We could walk right down a grassy hill to the trail along the lake.  We had lots of grassy space around us to set up and play yard games. Trails and roads within the campsite are paved, so it's great for bikes and scooters.  Grounds are well maintained and grassy areas feel fine to walk through and play in.  Nearby area beaches to play at, a playground, and a short drive to stores to get anything we forgot! We love this beautiful place and will return!

    Cons: the full hookup sites don't have a view of the lake. This is why we chose an electric only site and used a spigot in the campsite to fill our tank.

  • Amanda M.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Camp Branch Campground

    good pricing, great location, awful website

    We booked a site along with a couple of family members and the website for this park is ancient. Couldn't get anything booked online because the website wouldn't cooperate, save yourself time and just call the campground once you've looked at the map and chosen where in general you want to camp at. 

    Tent sites are okay sized, and many are close to the water. Not a lot of trees for shade, so bring a shelter for some relief from the sun. 

    The camp store sells wood and everyone was extremely friendly. There's a swimming beach nearby that you will have to drive to but it is included in the stay! No alcohol is allowed at the beach.

  • Laura H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Sunflower Campground — Hillsdale State Park

    Very Clean and Very Relaxing

    The Park: We love this park, it’s massive, and really pretty. They have so much to do (listed below). Sunflower Loop is our favorite and has full hookups. There are more primitive loops as well. It is ADA accessible. There was not a tornado shelter as of 2018. This is one thing that should be mandatory given its proximity and being further away from potential shelter. Excellent camping on the lake. Lots of water activities available.

    Sites: level, clear, easily accessible. Sunflower loop is widely spaced and plenty of room for larger RVs.

    Cellular: decent cellular signal.

    Amenities: Amphitheater Bath House Bicycling Boat Ramp Boating Canoeing Kayaking Campground Host Camping, Equestrian Camping, Improved Site Camping, Primitive Church Comfort Station Dock, Boat Dump Station, Camper Dump Station, Marina Fire Rings Fishing, Park Lake Fuel, Boats Golf Grills Gun Range Hiking Hiking Trail Horseback Riding Hunting Information Booth Jet Skiing Laundry Marina Mountain/Trail Bicycling Park Lake Parking Picnic Area Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Playground Rentals, Boat, Motorized Rentals, Jet Skis Reservoir Restrooms Shelters Showers Skiing - Water Swimming, Park Lake Telephone Toilet, Pit/Vault Trails, Bicycle Trails, Equestrian Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy Trails, Mountain Bike Walking Water Access, Park Lake Water Skiing

  • S
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Crow's Creek Campground

    Tent Sites with Lake Views

    We live near Crow’s Creek, and enjoy making spur of the moment camping trips here throughout the year. There are many spacious tent sites with great views of the lake. Miles of paved walking/biking trails around the water offer for a nice activity!

    Tip: Before choosing your site number, ask which loop is furthest from the horse camping as there can be some noise from the barn at night. The park staff has typically made this suggestion to us when we arrive!

Guide to Grandview

Tent camping near Grandview, Missouri offers a mix of free and paid sites across eastern Kansas and western Missouri. The region's rolling hills and wooded areas provide natural camping environments within a 30-45 minute drive of Grandview. Summer temperatures average 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder camping conditions in the 60-75°F range.

What to do

Lakeside trails access: Woodridge Park features a 4.5-mile trail system where campers can hike directly from their sites. One visitor noted, "We love hiking the trail through the woods and by the lake even when we aren't camping—best trail I've been on in Lawrence."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The butterfly hatching season in mid-June creates unique nature viewing. According to one camper at Woodridge Park, "We went mid-June, and there had apparently been some type of butterfly hatching. They were small but quite aggressive (who knew!?), constantly swarming us."

Sunrise watching spots: Several primitive sites offer strategic locations for morning views. A camper who stayed at Primitive Site 4 shared, "Site 4 is right on the lake and had a beautiful view of the sunrise."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: The spacious layout at primitive sites provides seclusion even during busier periods. One visitor at Tent Sites at Milo Farm praised the "wooded, private, spacious" sites that "feel very secluded."

Well-maintained grounds: Campers frequently mention the upkeep of common areas. A reviewer noted, "The campground is very well groomed, lots of amenities and it is really close to the lake via a short hike in the woods."

Free camping options: Budget-conscious campers appreciate no-cost locations. One camper described their experience: "Beautiful free camping. There's a gravel loop with some picnic tables and a couple hike-in sites dispersed along a trail."

What you should know

Trail conditions after rain: Water drainage issues can affect hiking and site access. A camper at Rabbit Ridge Primitive Campground warned, "Keep in mind though that the trail gets very muddy if it has just rained!"

Bathroom facilities vary: Toilet access and quality differs between campgrounds. One visitor commented on Woodridge Park's facilities: "The main loop/parking area had some pit toilets that are very basic but honestly no worse than what I've seen at some paid campsites."

Weekend vs. holiday crowds: Timing affects the camping experience. A regular visitor observed, "Woodridge is never over crowded unless it's a holiday, so more often than not you could camp the whole weekend and potentially not see another person."

Tips for camping with families

Gear management for hike-in sites: Families should plan for equipment transport to remote sites. A family of four shared, "It our first time hiking in to a site (lots of work with our regular gear for a family of four, but worth it!)."

Quiet atmosphere for children: Most areas maintain peaceful environments suitable for families. A parent at Overlook Park mentioned, "We very rarely run into anyone else while camping on the trail. We have myself, husband, son, and dog."

Fire ring availability: Established fire pits accommodate family cooking and evening activities. A camper reported, "Awesome spot for weekend camping. Lots of fire rings available. Well maintained in the main camping area, as well as on the trail."

Tips from RVers

Limited vehicle access: Most tent-focused campgrounds have restrictions for larger vehicles. At Marysville, tent sites require parking in designated areas with gear carried to camping locations.

Best tent camping near Grandview, Missouri: Smaller RVs and campervans can access the main loops at some campgrounds, but primitive and walk-in sites remain tent-only. One camper described Woodridge Park as "definitely a weekend destination for my little family," noting how they could "explore off the trail" to "create your own living space."

Site selection strategy: For the best tent camping experience near Grandview, experienced campers recommend arriving early on weekends. A regular visitor advised, "Woodridge is one of my favorite campgrounds. First come/first serve, plenty of space, potable water, nice toilets, tons of trails."

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